Producer Robert “Mutt” Lange has a tendency toward turning out albums that are much catchier than the previous work of the artists who employ him. AC/DC’s “Back in Black,” Def Leppard’s “Pyromania” and his wife Shania Twain’s “Come on Over” have all caught mainstream attention more successfully than prior releases from the artists. Lange’s most recent challenge was to take an already trendy band, Maroon 5, and make it even more popular.

While there is no guarantee that Lange will deliver Maroon 5 to the top of the charts, he has certainly helped the band create a well-balanced pop album. On past albums, Maroon 5 has delivered catchy singles such as “This Love” and “Harder to Breathe,” but the albums that held these singles also housed loads of filler. “Hands All Over” is satisfying all the way through.

Maroon 5 fans are no doubt already familiar with the first single, “Misery.” Not only does the song feature the best hook on the album, the video humorously shows vocalist Adam Levine being pummeled by his real life girlfriend and model, Anne Vyalitsyna.

Second single, “Give a Little More,” is not nearly as entertaining as its precursor on either front, but the album has plenty of enjoyable tracks to make up for it. “Stutter” has sing-along potential and “Get Back in My Life” has equal dancing potential.

The band stumbles a bit when it attempts ballad-style tracks. “How” is just sluggish, and the track, “Out of Goodbyes,” featuring Lady Antebellum, sounds more like it is Lady Antebellum featuring Levine as a guest. “Just a Feeling” is a more satisfying attempt, however.

Lange might not have dramatically altered Maroon 5’s style, but he certainly helped the band find some sure footing.